Hirai Dai Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Winter Snow MagicHirai Dai43rank/position

Winter Snow Magic

A romantic number by Dai Hirai—an artist strongly associated with summer—that feels like it’s under a winter spell.

The grand arrangement featuring strings and his warm vocals dramatically color the feelings of two people pledging their love in the cold season.

Many listeners will likely find comfort in the imagery of savoring happiness with a loved one amid a landscape blanketed in snow.

Released first as a digital pre-release in December 2013 and later included on the mini-album “The Light,” which came out in January 2014, this song’s sweet world of confirming eternal love is perfect for setting the mood on a couple’s special night.

Song of BeginningsHirai Dai44rank/position

Hirai Dai / Song of Beginnings (Music Video)

“Hajimari no Uta” is a mid-tempo track included on the 2018 album “WAVE on WAVES.” The lyrics, which sing of a life’s journey lived alongside nature, are deeply moving.

It starts gently and builds step by step, so it’s easy to get mentally prepared to sing.

The overall pitch is on the lower side, with an average around mid2 C#, making it comfortable to sing regardless of gender.

The chorus also ends just before it feels like it’s about to rise one more notch, which makes it an approachable challenge even for people who aren’t confident singers.

It’s a great pick as the first song to kick off a karaoke session!

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KEI

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Walk TogetherHirai Dai45rank/position

This commercial, in which Kasumi Arimura actually drives a Note and shares her impressions, is titled “City Driving in the NOTE: A Quick Coffee During Spare Time.” Hearing her words alongside real footage of her driving makes them more convincing.

It’s a commercial that clearly conveys how easy the car is to drive.

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Hane Keisuke

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BeautifulHirai Dai46rank/position

Beautiful

Hirai Dai’s music is strongly influenced by R&B and Hawaiian music.

Among these, R&B in particular tends to be a very challenging genre for Japanese listeners, as its rhythms can be difficult to grasp.

“Beautiful,” however, leans more toward pop music, so there’s no need to worry about that, and the vocal line is arranged to be easy to sing throughout.

That said, there are occasional falsetto parts, so you’ll need to set an appropriate key.

If you choose a key that feels “slightly high,” it will make the falsetto sections easier to produce—please use this as a reference.

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Ryo

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GIRL FRIENDHirai Dai47rank/position

Hirai Dai / GIRL FRIEND (Lyric Video)

The heartbreak song “GIRL FRIEND,” perfect for listening at summer’s end, is a digital single released by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai on August 24, 2020.

While it’s a breakup song, it’s also a pop number—just right for September, when summer and autumn mingle.

His light, sweet vocals are irresistible in this track.

If you had your heart broken over the summer, it’s a song to sink into; if you’re in the mood for a breezy love tune, it’s also a great pick to liven up a karaoke session.

Be sure to add it to your setlist!

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miyabi

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Good OneHirai Dai48rank/position

Dai Hirai / Good One (Lyric Video)

This work, which reveals a new side of Dai Hirai, is a dance number reminiscent of ’80s disco and funk, brimming with a charm distinct from his familiar gentle acoustic image.

The talkbox and shimmering synthesizer tones seem to whisk you away to a glittering night by the sea.

The lyrics depict a romantic, slightly grown-up summer scene—dancing until dawn at a secret spot aglow with pink neon—that sets listeners’ hearts aflutter.

Released as the second installment of a seven-week consecutive digital release project that began in July 2021 to offer special moments on summer weekends, this track exudes a stylish, liberating vibe that’s a bit different from Hirai’s usual sound.

It’s perfect for summer night drives or special moments by the ocean—be sure to give it a listen.

Lovely Day, Lovely Place.Hirai Dai49rank/position

Lovely Day, Lovely Place.

Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter whose gentle, surf music–based songs are generating buzz, especially among younger listeners.

Opening his digitally released EP “SURF & TURF,” “Lovely Day, Lovely Place.” features an organic, ocean-evoking sound that feels wonderfully soothing.

The lyrics, which evoke the simple everyday moments shared with someone special, remind us that happiness can be found close at hand.

With its breezy shuffle-beat rhythm, it’s a track that makes you feel warm-hearted just by listening.

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Hoshino Takashi

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